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Drum Kits For Garageband Ipad

Garageband Drum Machine

Drum Plugins For Garageband

Free Drum Kits For Garageband Ios

For all of GarageBand's amazing features and improvements, there's one place where some users believe GarageBand falls flat quickly; drum sounds. This blog is going to walk through a specific AudioUnit Extension enabled app, UVI's BeatHawk, to play new drum sounds in GarageBand like a software plugin. Play the Smart Drums in GarageBand for iPad. You can quickly create drum grooves with Smart Drums. Simply drag drums into the grid and position them to set the complexity and intensity of each drum part. After you record a drum groove, you can make changes and preview the changes before re-recording the drum.

After seeing one of THE best live bands (RUSH!) this week with one of THE world's best rock drummers (Neil Peart), it's only fitting to be inspired and do a tutorial on recording drums with Garage Ban

After seeing one of THE best live bands (RUSH!) this week with one of THE world's best rock drummers (Neil Peart), it's only fitting to be inspired and do a tutorial on recording drums with Garage Band for iPad. If you're lucky enough to have a seat close to the stage, it's quite an experience to see the 'Professor' up close and actually hear his drum sound coming from the stage. So on with the tutorial... and a mean mean stride...

Let's look at the setup and equipment needed and the different options - Acoustic and electric - we have...

Acoustic Kit (Never Turn Your Back On a Monster!)

1. Stereo Blue Microphone Yeti Pro or other USB microphone.

Stereo is crucial if you want to get a fat sound. IK Multimedia has released the cool iRig microphone but it's mono and you can't combine 2 of them on the iPad. Now, this being said, perhaps you're going for a mono drum sound like the Beatles.

2. Griffin iMic or the upcoming Alesis iO Dock with a multichannel mixer and your own mic collection.

If a stereo mic isn't enough and you want more mics and control, then simple run the mics to a mixer and attach it's stereo outputs to the inputs of the iMic or Alesis I/O. For example, you may want a Kick/Snare/stereo overheads setup. The only caveat in this setup is that you will need to not only balance your volume levels between the mics but also pan and EQ them to the sound you want BEFORE you record. GB does not allow volume, pan or EQ separation of each mic after the recording is done as it's a stereo file. Here's hoping Ver. 2 has at least EQ. The other issue I came across was the headphone output of the iMic is low especially when playing the drums. You can either get a headphone amp or plug in the outputs of the iMic to your mixer and setup an aux monitor section. Be careful though to properly assign this headphone mix as you don't want to end up recording the metronome click and music tracks to your drum track.

Electric Kit with Camera Connection Kit (The Body Electric)

As mentioned in a previous article, in order to get MIDI control for the iPad, you will need the Camera Connection Kit and a USB MIDI interface.

Korg Nano Pad or other drum finger pad trigger

You will need a powered USB hub to use the Korg NanoPad. Also, if you need to assign different MIDI note mappings to the pads, this will have to be done in Korg's editing software on your Mac.

V-Drums For even more drum like control, you can plug in a set of V-Drums into the iPad. The V-Drums doesn't have a USB out but you can use a MIDI to USB converter, like the M-Audio UNO into the Camera Connection Kit. A Google search will show many MIDI USB devices compatible with the iPad.

Recording Control (We Have Assumed Control...)

Mic positioning ('Roll the Bones'): 3-4 mics and it captures the kit superbly with a nice room sound. If you're not sure of what his technique is, just do a Google search for 'Glynn Johns'. When using just a stereo mic, experimentation is key with the distance from the drums, in line with the kick or snare, placing it as an overhead, etc.

Room selection/dampening/drum tuning ('Workin' Them Angels'): Without a doubt, one of the key things to recording a great drum sound is TUNING! Wait... you can tune drums?I've lost count as to the amount of recordings I've heard from bands recording themselves on a budget with poorly tuned drums. When properly done, even cheap drums can sound great and if you're not sure on how to tune, check out this tutorial on Recording Drums.

The room you place your drums in will also be key to it's tone. Try to find a room with high ceilings, wood panel walls, or soft furniture to absorb and disperse the sound. Drums are LOUD and in a small, low ceiling room will cause all sorts of problems. Empty rooms with dampening can also cause standing wave problems. Perhaps ask friends with appropriate rooms or even small churches if you can spend some time recording. Lastly, get moving blankets or office dividers if the room is close but not quite perfect in sound to help alleviate problems such as slap back or an overly loud kick drum.

Recording then looping sections (Subdivisions). In a previous tutorial, I explained how GB does things in 'Song Sections' where you can specify how many bars each section is. Here's a trick though for drummers that's useful especially with demo's of songs or for experimentation of new ideas. With this method, it's likely the drummer won't be playing with any backing tracks on the iPad other then a click since he's going to repeat sections of the song, so perhaps set up someone playing the bass/guitar parts, etc. in his monitors. Otherwise, lay down a ghost track and copy/paste it numerous times for different drum takes. Set your 'Song Section' to 'Automatic' so that it will record an infinite number of bars.

The drummer then plays along to the click/ghost track and records various takes of the song or parts of the song. Here's an example. Verse 1 may be recorded three times with the same groove but perhaps a different fill on the end or with/without ghost notes on the snare. Now you can edit the track using the split tool and break apart the takes into various parts such as drum groove/groove with ghost notes/groove with ride/drum fill 1/drum fill 2/etc. Duplicate the track by tapping on the track icon and hitting 'duplicate'. A second track will appear but it will be empty. We have two options to get parts pieced on the duplicated track. You can 'copy' the recorded parts and 'paste' them into the duplicated track to form the song. Be sure to select the duplicate track after copying or you will be pasting over the original and move your playhead to where you want to paste the part in. OR... you can touch the section and drag it to the duplicated track and the bar you want. Looping is also available on these parts so you can easily repeat good takes. Once these parts are done, the original track can be deleted to free up tracks for other instruments. This method can also be applied for vocals, guitar, etc. but the trick is to have at least one track available to allow for duplication.

Using 'Smart Drums' (And the meek shall inherit the earth...)

Garageband Drum Machine

When GB first came out for the Mac, one of the best things I loved doing was writing and recording a song then taking out the standard rock drum beat and replacing it with something totally unexpected. This allowed me to see the possibilities of different rhythmic combinations/instruments and perhaps give the song a unique flavor. One of order of Indian tabla coming up! If you're not a drummer, 'Smart Drums' with the 'Dice' feature will randomly play different drum patterns. Once you find something you like, simply move the playhead into position and hit record. For recording drum parts on the screen, GB makes it easy by not having you play all the parts at once. You can start with just the kick drum. Rewind and add the snare. Now the hi-hat and so on. Quantization will also groove it better in most cases too. Also, the drums are 'touch sensitive' and hitting different areas of the hi-hat, snare and ride will give you various tonal aspects of their sound... very nice feature!

Recording Tips! (Closer To The Heart)

Set up drums, drummer joke, mic up drums, another drummer joke, and run if the words 'Hey Guys... I got an idea for a song!' are spoken by said drummer. As with most drum sessions, patience is a virtue. Drums are finicky and need time to be properly setup. Monitor your drum sound with speakers and headphones as each will present their own sound of the kit and problems. Don't skimp on using quality headphones either since they may make you aware of issues you wouldn't hear in regular monitors. Problems such as a squeaky kick pedal or drum stool, unwanted room slap back, badly tuned toms (tuning with headphones is quite useful too!), unwanted buzzing of an object in the room (i.e. picture frame/vase/acoustic guitar strings).

Drum Plugins For Garageband

Good luck if you're recording a kit this big!!

Free Drum Kits For Garageband Ios

If you're using multiple mics, check for phasing! You can't fix this in the mix since the drums will be summed to a stereo channel in GB. Your drummer also might consider spending some money on his own in-ear monitors since they will cut down on click track bleed. He also won't need the volume to be as loud since they will block out the majority of his live drum sound. Be safe on your volumes! Consider taking 2 days to track the drums... one to setup and experiment and the second to actually record. Let the drummer warm up for a while perhaps with the click of the song. Work on feel and groove with this click! Try different snare drums if you have the option. One likes to believe in the freedom of music!

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I am back again with new Finger Drumming video with the Korg NanoPad 2. This time I was looking for a Minimal/Techno/House sound that let me play with this controller with the finger drumming technique. Basically if you have a big library with one shot melodic sounds you can make a complete track and too many other things using all the features that you will find in this midi controller, specially with the “Gate Arp” button, you have the X/Y Pad for mapping effects too. I hope you enjoy this video, thank you so much in advance for your attention and I hope you follow me in my social media.

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Korg nanopad 2. Lovely little tool :) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtc-EhgUEm/?igshid=14xmhhmmw3sm7

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Behance portfolio update!!!

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Client: (株)KissBee International

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Tool:Macpro(late2013),Resolume Arena6,Korg nano Kntrol&nanoPad,Touch OSC on iPad

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Jugando con el nanopad a ser nigga . . . Yoyo 👊💰🎶💊 #korg #nanopad #zaccreatives #zac #musica #music #midi #nigga #yoyo #beat (en La Plata Partido)

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I'm starting to build a respectable live setup.

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Craig- Notes from webinar with Lewis 01-12-2017

Lewis called me and we discussed the progress of the project so far.Lewis, as project lead, was keen to find out what my thoughts were.My role is as music technology consultant.We agreed that although the prototype was a valuable experience, it was somewhat a rushed process.Moving forward i stated that i would prefer future sessions planned in advance with Gemma to enable real world use of the controller in situ.The feedback from these sessions will help drive development.This will be a constant two way process culminating in several implementation and testing phases during the time we have with the funding from Sound & Music.

These sessions will focus around using Ableton and establishing how the hardware and software can be customised to make Gemma’s current workflow more efficient and/or creative.Gemma will give feedback during these sessions and we can establish in fine detail what she wants to achieve, the scope at this stage will be set by Gemma herself because we are intent on making an instrument WITH Gemma not FOR Gemma.I will create lesson plans and conduct end of session reviews and document flow diagrams detailing processes which need to be coded derived from Studio One, essentially the I/O skeleton of the system, transposed into the Ableton equivalents to help Gemma understand the new software more easily.We will also begin to build a template/templates which will evolve over time which will be used as the basis for the main physical functions of the Nashesizer.

We will use the Korg Nanopad and Keyboard which was bought for Gemma at this stage to help her get used to using Ableton with a MIDI controller.Previously she had used only a mouse and keyboard, drawing in MIDI and editing sounds.We have all agreed, including Gemma that some of these sessions may be recorded on video and also that they should be critical by nature working within an open, respectful environment because we feel this is the only way that improvements can be made, faults need to be identified before we can seek a solution.

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System hardware

It’s time to talk about hardware. Hardware choices have been dictated by the need for the system to be portable, durable, reliable, plus safe and easy to use, all within the context of it having open access for users.

Wireless microphones were high on the shopping list; I managed to find a b-stock Chord Quad system, with two handhelds and two headsets. It’s not studio quality sound but they’re rugged, cheap and work well. Other mics employed are a pair of mini omnidirectionals, equipped with Primo EM172 capsules, which have an excellent Signal to Noise ratio and sensitivity. These are mounted on mini mic stands to sit on the playing table. I’ve also got five cheap contact mics running through a Behringer MX400 mini mixer, plus a better performing contact mic, and a coil pick up. This variety of microphones allows for generating and capturing sounds from a wide range of sources.

Speaker wise, I needed four small active units. I spent a lot of time researching this, and kept coming up against the budget versus performance paradigm. Eventually I settled on Alto TX8 as they offered the best performance versus budget compromise. The packs I bought included stands, bags and leads.

The computer driving the system is a MacBook Pro with a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 16gb of RAM. As there is potentially a lot of USB traffic going on I needed an excellent performing USB hub. After much research I splashed out on a 10-port hub made by Orico. The Midi devices attaching are an Akai LPD8, an Akai LPK25 keyboard, a Korg Nanopad 2, and a Medeli Cubeat drumpad. Other sound making devices are an Xbox 360 wireless controller, and Nintendo Wii controller. I don’t envisage that all these controllers will be used simultaneously, but the system is designed to be modular and offer multiple means of creating and controlling sounds. I now have five second-hand joysticks, variously made by Logic3, Logitech and Saitek. The Looper handheld controllers are from the Sony PlayStation game Buzz! 

The wireless microphone receiver is 1U rack size, so I set about finding a rack case that could fit under a table and house the receiver, laptop, audio interfaces, USB hub and mains power strips.  I was fortunate to find a used case locally; it is the type made for mounting a mixer so has removable top and both sides, it also has an internal draw to store microphones and interfaces. With a small bit of adapting it absolutely fits the bill.

I have designed the system to be powered from one mains plug. A 10 metre mains lead feeds to the rack case, and in turn powers all speakers through custom length cable runs. The rack case has a 2” hole at one side for feeding cables through, by fitting all power leads with IEC C13 & 14 connectors I am able to route all power and audio cables through this access hole and close the side, safely hiding away all the connections. Customs cut strips of rubber matting are used to cover all cables running across the floor.

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Korg nanoPAD2 Review: A Great Budget Midi Controller

Korg nanoPAD2 Review: A Great Budget Midi Controller

The Korg nanoPAD2: A unique, compact midi controller…

There are a ton of expensive midi controllers out there. Some are keyboards, some just have knobs, and some are drum pads. Most of them have relatively high price tags over $100, but there is one controller that will offer all these features into a compact controller for $50. The…

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Hi there! It´s me again doing a little improvisarion in my old little friend Korg NanoKey 2. This and the Korg NanoPad 2 were my first midi controllers that I get, I have a special affection for them and I decided to use for this video. I wish you a good day, and I really want to say thank you for your visit and view of my video. Excuse my english XD, and I send you greetings from Colombia, South America!

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Hacked from an old Korg Nanopad of which the pads were broken due to cheap and thoughtless design. The other half of the controller is powered by the brain of my Livid Block through it's analog expansion ports.

The faceplate is made of laser cut birch plywood. Miniature arcade style buttons will be used to trigger notes or control changes. On the other side there are 4 faders and 4 momentary buttons. In the middle there is an XY pad, some beautiful lights and a colour changing logo.

Building this controller is driving me nuts but it's going to be seriously worth it in the end.

The completed controller will be posted soon.

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Studio Tuesday Blog 3 - M-Audio KeyStudio 25 and KORG nanoPAD

These are my main MIDI controllers.  They are small enough that they do not take up too much space on my workspace, and I can keep them right above my computer keyboard so they are always within reach.  I use these controller with Ableton Live.  Compatibility is rarely an issue but when it is, the issues can usually be solved by just switching the USB port.  I also uninstalled the drivers for the KeyStudio, and this solved my problems. Overall these controllers are pretty basic, but they suit my needs. The assignable knobs on the KeyStudio are convenient for effects I want to adjust at any given moment, rather than using the predefined knobs on the  APC40. Though the keys are not weighted, they don't necessarily feel cheap.  They still allow for a decent amount of expression.

The nanoPAD is a simple controller that allows for me to enter in drum patterns more naturally than when I just had the KeyStudio.  They XY pad is a great tool too.  I use it mostly on the "roll" function which can make for some interesting improvisational sounds.  

I'd also like to give a shout out to KORG customer service.  At one point I was having issues with the controller.  After contacting customer service, I identified the problem to be the USB cord at which point they asked me for my address and shipped me two new cords (as well as stickers) at no cost to me.   You don't see a lot of that these days! Like I said, these are two simple controllers but they suit my needs.  If you are looking for two controllers for melodic, harmonic or drum sounds, I recommend these controllers.  They are good quality and won't break the bank.   Next week's Studio Tuesday Blog will profile the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface. 

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Si! Creo que estos pueden ser mis inicios en el dubstep

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Craig - Alternative commercial MIDI keys + controllers

After meeting with Gemma, the team agreed that for the budget/skillset we have, we would not realistically be able to make a keyboard action as functional as an established manufacturer. Therefore I set about researching options on the market, some of which i was already aware. We came to the same conclusion for the pads also.

Taking into consideration cost of other bespoke components for the project, the budget for the keyboard and set of pads was roughly £50 each. As this is a proof of concept this will be sufficient. There were some more polished slimline options, such as the CME Key 25 or the ruggedly built MIDI Fighter range of controllers which also have an arcade style look to them which we would be going for in the final product. Gemma would like the instrument to look good as well as be functional as she wants to perform with this centre stage.

Gemma currently has the Akai Pro MPK mini mkII which has mini keys, pads and a rotary bank. However, for the purposes of our custom build we require separate units to enable us to place these ergonomically. With his in mind i identified a number of options, including:

Behringer X Touch MIDI for rotaries and faders

Novation Launckey MINI keys, pads and rotaries

Irig 25 Mini Keyboard

AKAI LPK25 Mini Keyboard

Korg Microkey

M Audio Keystation mini

Akai LPD8 pads

Reloop Neon pads

Akai MPX8 which has it's own display

Korg Nanopad 2 for pads

Korg Microkey for keyboard

I decided on the two Korg Microkey keyboard for several reasons. Firstly, it was the only professional standard mini keyboard in this price range which had weighted keys which i think would be useful dexterity wise. Also, it has a built in Arpeggiator which would be invaluable to Gemma's workflow.

For the pad unit, i decided on the Korg Nanopad 2. Apart from price, what swayed me was that it also included an X-Y pad which Gemma previously expressed an interest in. The two units link together via USB and have editor software which would make mapping to Ableton much more flexible. The units are also class complaint which adds future proof longevity with respect to function of the unit with newer versions of Ableton which may come out in the future.

Finally, as proof of concept, i have purchased a Novation Launch Control unit to experiment with spacing of rotary encoders with Gemma before we decide on the final layout of the board. I then drew some ideas for bigger encoders which i think would be more suitable for Gemma to test with her when we next meet up. James drew 3D models of these and 3D printed them to test.

Craig Howlett